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Tomás Cortina consultor general de la Casa Real y Patrimonio is held by Museo del Prado.

Artwork

Tomás Cortina consultor general de la Casa Real y Patrimonio

Tomás Cortina consultor general de la Casa Real y Patrimonio is an oil painting by José de Madrazo y Agudo. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

Tomás Cortina consultor general de la Casa Real y Patrimonio is a portrait painted in oil by José de Madrazo y Agudo in 1851. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection in Madrid.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Tomás Cortina, adorned with the Order of Charles III and the Order of Isabella the Catholic, signifying his honors and service. Cortina is shown seated in a formal pose, holding a document, emphasizing his professional role.

Technique & Style

Madrazo's use of chiaroscuro creates a three-dimensional effect on Cortina's face through soft shadows. The painting's formal structure and clarity reflect Madrazo's Neoclassical style, characteristic of his work as a leading Spanish painter and engraver.

History & Provenance

Created in 1851 by José de Madrazo y Agudo, the painting is now held in the Museo del Prado, Madrid. Madrazo was the patriarch of an influential artistic family, contributing to his significance in Spanish art.

Artist & collection

Artist

José de Madrazo y Agudo

José de Madrazo y Agudo (22 April 1781 – 8 May 1859) was a Spanish painter and engraver; one of the primary exponents of the Neoclassical style in Spain.

Museum

Museo del Prado

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